Police Officer

Police Officer Village of Mokena Mokena, IL Posted Date 5/11/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

06/10/26 @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

Starting:

$76,067.00 (July 2025) After 7

Years:

$109,205.00

Top Pay:

$112,517 (New contract July 2026 with updated salaries)

Benefits:

12-Hour Shifts (Every other week is a 3-day weekend off) Paid Uniforms, firearms, ballistic vest and equipment

Vacation:

40 hours after 1 year; 80 hours after 2 years; 120 hours after 3 years; 160 hours after 10 years; 200 hours after 20 years 11 paid holidays 3 Personal Leave days per year 13 Sick Leave days per year Life, Health, and Dental Insurance offered Retiree Health Saving Plan Position is eligible for overtime pay Pension and Elective Participation in 457 Plan Relaxed tattoo policy and beards allowed year around

Sworn:

35

Population:

20,000 Position Details The Board of the Fire and Police Commissioners for the Village of Mokena is now accepting applications for the position of: Police Officer Testing is being conducted for an immediate need to hire, and to establish an Eligibility List for anticipated hiring needs. Mokena is located 45 miles southwest of downtown Chicago in Will County. The Village of Mokena is a family-oriented community with many desirable amenities including excellent schools, beautiful parks and open space. It is known for having a low crime rate and a professional and courteous police department of 35 full-time sworn officers. New state of the art Police Facility (2024) equipped with a physical fitness training center, indoor firing range, defensive tactics room, simulator room, and large dining room with outdoor covered patio with grill. Applications are available at: The application deadline is: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM (This is not a postmark date) Applications will be available online until 2:00 PM on 6/10/26 All completed application packets must be returned to the office of: COPS and FIRE Testing Service

Attn:

Mokena PD 1251 N. Plum Grove Road, Suite 160 Schaumburg, IL 60173 You must meet the following minimum requirements:

Citizenship:

Must be a Citizen of the United States or an individual who has permanent resident status and is legally authorized to work in the United States. Must under federal law, be authorized to obtain, carry, purchase, or otherwise possess a firearm.

Driver's License:

Must have a valid Driver's License

Age Requirements:

Applicants must have attained their 21st birthday; or 20 if they have successfully completed two years of law enforcement study at an accredited college or university and be under the age of 35 years old at the last date of filing applications (6/10/26) and at time of final eligibility register, unless exempt by State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1.

Education:

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) AND have successfully achieved an Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours towards a Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited College or University. The minimum educational requirement may be waived if one or more of the following applies: The applicant is a Veteran and has served 24 months of honorable active duty in the United States Armed Forces and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable, OR The applicant has served for 180 days of active duty in the United States Armed Forces in combat duty, recognized by the Department of Defense and has not been discharged dishonorably or under any circumstances other than honorable.

Character:

: Must have no felony convictions and possess good moral character suitable to the role of a law enforcement officer. Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character as described in State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6. Must not have committed any felony, certain misdemeanors, or crimes involving moral turpitude and be of good moral character pursuant to 50 ILCS 705/6.

Testing:

Must be able to participate and successfully complete all stages of the testing process.

Residency:

Must establish residency within 35-mile radius of the police station.

P.O.W.E.R.

Card:

Must have/possess a valid

P.O.W.E.R.

Card from a certified testing agency issued between 12/10/25 and 6/10/26. (

NOTE:

Illinois Full-Time Certified Law Enforcement Officers are exempt from needing to provide a

P.O.W.E.R.

Card for)

FOID Card:

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a FOID Card (Firearm Owners Identification Card) Additional information will be provided in the application packet which can be downloaded at: There is a $25.00 non-refundable application fee. Applications are NOT available at the Mokena Police Department or Village Hall. Applicants must attend the mandatory test date:

Written Examination:

June 27, 2026 - 9:00 AM Registration starts at 8:30 AM

Location:

Mokena Police Department 10300 W. 191st Street Mokena, IL 60448 All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the Village of Mokena which is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary 76,067.00 Annual Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent